Job Details: Principal Environmental Consultant - NewcastleJob Title: Senior/Principal Environmental Consultant - Newcastle
Vacancy No: VN4538
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the role
SLR Consulting APAC is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services.
With 850 staff in APAC across 23 Disciplines, we provide global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Impact Assessment team based in Newcastle. The team provides a wide range of project management, environmental impact assessment, post-consent environmental management services and works alongside other specialist teams in SLR to deliver a complete environmental service to clients across a range of sectors.
Articulate, motivated and reliable, you will have a minimum of 8 years' experience in consulting, government or industry. You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst mentoring team members and developing client relationships throughout the region.
You will also collaborate on projects and initiatives with the national EIA Group (circa 60 staff across 10 offices) and other teams within our multi-disciplinary business.
The successful applicant will be pivotal to the continued development of the EIA team and will assist in the growth of the discipline nationally.
Key Responsibilities
This opportunity will see you:
Providing advice regarding best practice environmental impact assessment and management principles to clients and internal SLR team membersProject Management of interesting environmental approvals projects across multiple industriesAssisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategiesDeveloping, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members, particularly across other Technical Disciplines within Newcastle and nationallyWorking closely with the Newcastle team lead to drive team and company growthWorking within and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across a range of sectorsDelivering clear and precise, high-quality reportsOccasional travel to undertake field assessments/site familiarisation walkoversExperience
To be successful in this role, you will need:
A degree in Environmental Science, Town Planning, Engineering or a related fieldMinimum of 8 years' experience in environmental impact assessment; preference will be given to candidates with consulting experience in NSWA strong network and ability to win work through business development and demonstrated client management expertiseDemonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary projectsDemonstrated knowledge of NSW & Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies, standards and guidelinesExperience in the linear infrastructure, renewables, power and/or agribusiness sectorsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAustralian Citizenship or rights to work in AustraliaOur Benefits
We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
Whether you're enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, looking to excel through our defined career progression program, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
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